Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 32m at 8:04 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:19 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:181.39:260.76:357:19Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:451.411:170.66:367:18Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:231.512:340.56:367:17First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:091.61:320.46:377:15First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:061.62:220.46:377:14First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:101.73:070.36:387:13First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:191.73:460.36:387:12Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:271.74:220.46:397:11Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:321.74:530.56:397:09Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:361.65:170.66:407:08Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:431.55:310.86:407:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:591.411:031.15:231.06:417:06Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:441.24:320.84:271.16:417:05Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:121.56:220.76:427:03Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:471.78:090.66:427:02Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:530.46:437:01Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:341.911:250.36:437:00Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:302.012:430.26:446:59Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:342.01:500.26:446:57Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:481.92:470.36:456:56Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:111.83:360.46:456:55Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:391.74:140.66:466:54Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:041.64:380.86:466:52Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:251.411:041.14:371.06:476:51Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:481.310:121.32:581.04:021.16:476:50New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:041.44:320.96:486:49New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:161.55:420.86:486:48New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:361.66:440.86:496:46New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:031.77:450.76:506:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:361.88:500.66:506:44Waxing Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8760959)

Common Questions About Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA today?

Slack tide in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is approximately 3:41 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA?

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA?

Tide predictions for Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA?

Tide data for Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8760959. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8760959.

What is the moon phase in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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